AFB Mare-a-Thon in Shelbyville, KY: 0.5 mi. warmup, Smaller race so I started in the front: 5:46, 6:15, 6:55 3.1 mi. in 19:38 It was about 80 degrees and humid, and rolling terrain. Was with lead group until turn around (1.5 mi.) couldn't maintain pace - really bombed last 1.1 mi. Next 5k - I will start at 6:05 and try to maintain that pace. I got a little distracted by being with the lead group and went out a little fast. 5th overall, 1st in age group Traveled on down the road to my hometown - Lexington, KY for a wedding. Tiff and I ran slow 2 mi. together in 20:48 - 10:30 am - already getting hot. HAd Tiff drop me off over at the new Legacy Trail and set out to run a slow 14 mi. Turns out I didn't bring nearly enough water and really died at about 11 mi. in. 12.86 mi. in 2:02:27 - started at 8:40s ended up at 10's. Walked a half mi. and jogged the last 0.6mi.
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